Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men’s national team face Jamaica, arguably the toughest match-up of any CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal favorite, for Thursday and Monday matches this international break.
The Yanks go to Kingston for the first leg and then host the Reggae Boyz in St. Louis, a two-legged affair that will either send the USMNT out of the tournament or keep alive its bid to win four-straight Nations League crowns.
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Jamaica’s strong squad is getting even deeper under coach Steve McClaren, the Premier League veteran expected to lead the Reggae Boyz into the 2026 World Cup.
McClaren has convinced Leon Bailey to return to the team, while longtime Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden has accepted a call-up to join fellow PL players Mason Holgate and Ethan Pinnock.
The other CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal match-ups see Panama meeting Costa Rica, Canada dueling with Suriname, and Mexico’s pair of matches with Honduras.
Jamaica vs USMNT live updates – by Andy Edwards
Jamaica vs USMNT live score: 0-1
Goalscorers: Ricardo Pepi (5′)
USMNT make an early sub as Johnny Cardoso comes off holding his hamstring (21′)
A real bummer for Cardoso, who has been sensational for Real Betis for almost a year now and was finally getting a run of games in the USMNT lineup. On the bright side, Malik Tillman is an equally exciting prospect who now has a huge opportunity.
PENALTY SAVED! Matt Turner gives the penalty away but denies Damarai Gray (14′)
GOAL! Jamaica 0-1 USA: Christian Pulisic feeds Ricardo Pepi for a fantastic opener (5′)
What a turn and pass from Pulisic, playing Pepi in behind with only the keeper to beat. It wasn’t the cleanest strike, but it bounced its way in off the inside of the far post. Perhaps the bumpy field in Kingston gave the final assist.
USMNT starting lineup
Turner – Scally, McKenzie, Ream, Robinson – Cardoso, Tessman, McKennie, Musah, Pulisic – Pepi
Jamaica starting lineup
Blake – Leigh, Lembikisa, Lowe, Holgate, Bell – Gray, Latibeaudiere, Palmer, Bailey – Nicholson
How to watch Jamaica vs USMNT live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 8pm ET Thursday
Venue: National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
TV Channel: NBC Universo / Peacock Premium
Streaming: Streaming online via Peacock Premium
Jamaica team news, focus
It’s not all good news for Jamaica, thanks to some good news for Bobby Decordova-Reid’s family as the Leicester City winger will miss this international break as his wife gives birth. Team mainstays Demarai Gray, Andre Blake, and Amari’i Bell are expected to play for McClaren’s men.
USMNT team news, focus
The Yanks have improved in health, but still will be without Tyler Adams, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Sergino Dest, while Josh Sargent joins the trio on the sidelines. Chris Richards and Timothy Weah are back in the fold. See the full roster here.
Jamaica vs USMNT prediction
Teams are bigger than one player, but no one on either side is going as well as Christian Pulisic, while Malik Tillman has also been buzzing with his club. But Andre Blake is certainly the top goalkeeper between the sides. The Yanks will want a win in Jamaica, but would probably accept taking the tie back to the U.S. on level terms. Jamaica 1-1 USMNT.
